Clear Creek / Dumont / Idaho Springs IDPA

Every third Saturday the Clear Creek Sportsmans Club in Idaho Springs / Dumont will host a 4-6 stage IDPA Match administered by Front range IDPA.

https://practiscore.com/clubs/front_range_idpa_1

Current as of June 2020

Match Fee per Weapon/Shooter
$20 Non-member of FRIDPA
$15 Member of FRIDPA
$10 for those that show up by 7:00 and **help** with set-up.

Match Schedule
0700 Setup
0730 Match Conduct Safety Course
0815 Shooters' Meeting
0830 Start Match

All current IDPA rules will be used at all Front Range IDPA Matches.

Check out this link for a list of FAQ. https://www.ar-15.co/threads/3717-IDPA-FAQ

That...was...AWESOME!

I was finally able to attend one of these matches and was not disappointed. Yeah I got there too early and found myself shoveling the snow, but man was it worth it. And it looks like I missed all that ski traffic too. It was smooth sailing all the way from Denver. Maybe being early isn't so bad after all.

The ROs I met there were super polite and very professional. That made the experience that much more positive. Everyone in the squad were really nice people as well. I enjoyed meeting you all!

Now I can't wait until next month...even knowing the CoF will be much more difficult than today!

cya's

I noticed that tomorrow's match is the Classifier. I'm not a member of IDPA. Can I still shoot it? I've shot IDPA and similar matches before.

If I MUST be a member, can I sign up before the match?

Absolutely, you may shoot. You just won't get the official IDPA ranking if you choose to shoot in an official match. By official match, I mean one that is a Regional/State championship or the like.

Man, this match was pretty rough. Every stage was all one handed. I did NOT like Stage 2 on the bridge; that one was rough. I'd actually like to do Stage 2 next month, but be able to shoot with both hands.

Sticks, which one are you? It seems like you are always there, but I have no idea who you are.

Agreed that it was super-rough.

But that's why I shoot IDPA - to find holes in my training, and to keep myself continually off-guard. Guess I know what I'm adding to practice time now.

I still have nightmares about a stage last year with a "buffet line" containing gangsters and no-shoots, with the shooter continually moving at the front. That one was fun.

Shooting strong hand only or weak hand only is not something I enjoy for sure. But it is like bitter medicine, you know it is important but sucks at the time.

I guess it's good being semi-ambidextrous. I think I did better relative to everyone else than ever before. Now, with even less slow! (but not much) Of course, what that probably really means is that there were more newbies than usual, is all. :D

I vote we re-shoot the "handcuffed prisoner transfer" stage next month with a Texas star on each side, just so I don't get any strange ideas that I'm improving. The bridge stage was very good because you had to shoot, move, and think all at the same time. I didn't like it though, because I had to shoot, move, and think all at the same time. I was just glad not to peg any no shoots on that one.

Based on Sticks' comments last month, he might be the long haired SO who had awful trouble with feed and ejection failures last month. I think we 3 were on the same squad last month, Irving...if that is your real name. ;) It's kind of hard to be sure, with a lot of folks not using real names.

Totally newb question but how do you get in on these shoots?

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Originally Posted by Chad4000

Totally newb question but how do you get in on these shoots?

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Just show up. Simple as that.

First I'd browse the rules though to make sure you're equipment is okay. Even if you equipment doesn't follow the rules, you can still usually shoot. As long as your equipment is SAFE. No small of the back or shoulder holsters for example.

The website for this particular shoot is www.fridpa.com. Every second Saturday of the month at the Clear Creek range at exit 235 Dumont, off of I-70. It is a pretty good time.

Match results just came out, and I did better than I expected, and better than the June match. :)

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Originally Posted by RobertB

Based on Sticks' comments last month, he might be the long haired SO who had awful trouble with feed and ejection failures last month. I think we 3 were on the same squad last month, Irving...if that is your real name. ;) It's kind of hard to be sure, with a lot of folks not using real names.

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I slept through last month's match. The only long haired SO that I can think of is the guy with the beret. Is that who you mean? I'm just now starting to recognize most of the SO's. This match I started out on the prisoner stage. I used to use my real name on here. You sound familiar. Which one are you Robert? When I put on tape, I put really long strips on my shirt. I often make a smiley face out of the tape.

No thanks to the one handed Texas star, yet.

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Originally Posted by Hoser

Shooting strong hand only or weak hand only is not something I enjoy for sure. But it is like bitter medicine, you know it is important but sucks at the time.

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I'd actually like to see more of it (maybe one stage per match). I know that when I did the classifier match in March, that was a weak point for me. I'd really like to classify in October.

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Originally Posted by Chad4000

Totally newb question but how do you get in on these shoots?

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https://www.ar-15.co/threads/3717-IDPA-FAQ

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FRIDPA matches this time of year are a gamble on the weather. In years past I had complaints of cancelling the match when the weather on the range did not warrant it. Now we often make the Go/NoGo on the range because the weather forecast and traffic cameras don’t show the actual range conditions and many times we have a pocket of acceptable weather in which to hold a match. On match day I get there at 7am which is the start of Setup and if cancelled will wait till after 8am which is the start of the Match Conduct Safety Course to inform the new shooters; I will then drive home and update the website and send out emails. I started using the Decision During Setup two seasons ago for “ify” forecasts and this was the first time I cancelled a match. FRIDPA matches this time of year are a gamble on the weather, if there is rain/snow on the ground, windy and the temperatures are approaching freezing then I will cancel the match the preceding Friday night. When the forecast is “ify” I take the gamble and drive to the range on the outside chance we can hold a match.
If the complainers don’t want to take that gamble during the winter months then just stay home.

I really wanted to shoot the Postal Match to be able to compare where I am with IDPA as a whole instead of just our local bunch (are we better, worse, or statistically average? no idea) but ended up out at CRC for the other match instead, taking the "safe" choice. I really enjoy shooting IDPA with the crew in Clear Creek, but I didn't want to miss out on shooting for another month.

Not to be a complainer of course, but I think there are improvements that could be made to the notification on weather cancels. If the decision is made at 0700, then the message could be passed on and folks could re-evaluate their plans for the day accordingly. The potential methods would vary of course. A lot of people don't have smartphones or tote around laptops from which they could send the mail / update the site, but maybe calling someone who could do so would be helpful. Talking to a couple other guys who went to Byers instead of Dumont this morning, they mentioned NoCo has a phone number where they just change the voicemail message to indicate a cancel. There are probably a few other ways that would work too. I'm not trying to hassle Mick at all because he does a lot of work to put the show on for us and I appreciate it greatly, but the delay in being able to put the information out can be problematical, and putting our heads together we can probably come up with a process to prevent that.

Last time I shot IDPA at CCCSC, there was no side match. Do we know for sure that the rifle side match is on, or should I leave the carbine at home?

Take it with you. I dont know for sure if its on or not, but at least you will have it with you if there is time for the side match.

OK, I'll bring it!

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The Saturday, July 12, 2014 match at the Clear Creek range is on.

More info at www.FRIDPA.com

Match Day Schedule
0700 - Setup
0745 - Match Safety Course
0930 - Shooter's Meeting
0945 - Match Start

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It was a good match. The shotgun side match ended just in time.

thank you to everyone who helped put on the IDPA match up at Clear Creek today. Was my first match of any kind, and I had a blast. I forgot to snap a pic of my scoresheet, but I think I did pretty well for a noob. My main goal for the day was to not make any safety type mistakes, and I did good there. I did shoot one hostage (he should have ducked) and shot a target out of order, but overall, pretty good. And my accuracy at least for the couple stages was WAY better than I expected. I'm sure I was slow, but that should improve with more matches.

With no USPSA match due to the weird month and no WPPS match, I may have to give IDPA a try.

Can I show up with my Production rig (XD) and shoot ESP? What do I need besides a cover garment?

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Originally Posted by d_striker

With no USPSA match due to the weird month and no WPPS match, I may have to give IDPA a try.

Can I show up with my Production rig (XD) and shoot ESP? What do I need besides a cover garment?

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https://www.ar-15.co/threads/3717-IDPA-FAQ

So what do we think the odds are for tomorrow? Looks like 37 degrees and possibly raining at setup, getting to 48.

this weather is really starting to piss me off... even when we have nice weather, seems to turn to crap just in time to screw up matches.

The www.fridpa.com website has a date for the match, but www.ecouspsa.com match schedule isn't showing anything for Clear Creek in December. Still a go at this time?

For the Front Range IDPA schedule please depend on our web site www.FRIDPA.com.

Unless the weather gets much worse there is a match this Saturday, December 9th.

Thanks Mick.

March 10, 2018 Match
Let's give it a try; if too cold and snowy we'll do an all steel match.
March 10, 2018 Match

April 14, 2018 Match Weather Warning
With a Forecast of low temperatures, the match may be cancelled.
Please check here Friday night and Saturday morning before the
match for a cancellation announcement.
April 14, 2018 Match Weather Warning

April 14, 2018 Cancelled
The match is cancelled.
April 14, 2018 Cancelled

April CCCSC Classifier Rescheduled to May 12, 2018

October 13, 2018 Match Is On
Let's give it a try; if too cold or snowy we'll do an abbreviated all steel match
October 13, 2018 Match Is On

FRIDPA
Match Cancelled - April 13, 2019 - Match Cancelled

FRIDPA - May 11, 2019 Match Is A GO

• It may be wet/snowy so dress appropriately because we are shooting.
• The 5x5 Classifier will be split between two bays.
• Regular CoF on the other two bays.

Had a great time at the IDPA match today. Decent size crowd. GL to Mick who was out of town at a competition. Lots of people stepped up and helped the match run smoothly in his absence.

Oh man, I was thinking there wasn't a match today, without consulting the calendar. Oops.

Thanks for everyone showing up early to help set up. See you next month

Match on for tomorrow. See you there

Clear Creek March 14, 2020 Cancelled



Coronavirus

For now the Pikes Peak match on March 15, 2020 is a GO!
Please check here Saturday night and Sunday morning for a cancellation announcement.


If you are showing any flu or cold symptoms you will be required to hold a threat target downrange.
If you think you've been exposed or if you're not feeling well please self-quarantine otherwise come out and shoot.

* * * Cancelled * FRIDPA April 2020 Matches * Cancelled * * *

* * * Canceled * FRIDPA May 2020 Matches * Canceled * * *